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Drywall Installer
Posted on March 23, 2025
by 16K General Contractor Inc.
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Job Sector:
Construction & Renovation
Term of Employment: Full-Time
Total Views: 208
Duration: 3 calendar days (3 business days)
Last Updated: 4 days ago
Job URL: https://newworkers.ca/jobs/ontario/ottawa/181121769/drywall-installer/
Job Description
Tasks
- Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
- Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
- Clean and prepare surfaces
- Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife
- Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
- Mix plaster ingredients to desired consistency
- Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
- Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry
- Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Reliability
- Team player